Make your Mark with Storyteller Rachael Harrington

Ages 4–12

Create a colorful splash this summer as storyteller Rachael Harrington performs vibrant, interactive folk tales all about how art transforms lives and makes our world a better place. Kids ages 4-12 and their caregivers are invited to participate in the stories through call-and-response, rhythm and musical elements, and draw-along activities that empower them to become the illustrators of the stories they hear. Click here to register

Poolside Storytime at the Pleasantville Pool

Ages 2 and up

Join Miss Debbie for a poolside storytime! Enjoy stories, activities, and get a craft to take home! Please check the Pleasantville Pool rules ahead of time to see entry requirements.

Colors in Nature with Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Ages 3–10

From camouflage to warning colors, animals use their patterns and hues to help them survive. Meet some live animals that use colors in different ways, test yourself with some great animal camouflage, and discover the science of color in nature! Click here to register

Poolside Storytime at the Mount Pleasant Pool

Ages 2 and up

Join Miss Debbie for a poolside storytime! Enjoy stories, activities, and get a craft to take home! Please check the Mount Pleasant Pool rules ahead of time to see entry requirements.

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color!

Grades K–5

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! Click here to register

Tween & Teen Introduction to Babysitting Course

Ages 10–15

In this Introduction to Babysitting Course, participants will learn interviewing tips, communication skills, ages and stages of young babies and toddlers, safety and first aid tips, and feeding and caring for children, including diaper changing. A simple test will be administered at the completion of the course and certificates of completion will be distributed. Click here to register

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

Summer Reading Celebration

All Ages

Join us in the Community Room at the Main Library for some crafts, food, a photo booth, and a rainbow obstacle course! Stop by between 10:30am–12:00pm and let's Color Our World! No registration necessary.

Lightning Bug STEM

Grades K–1

Do you know why lightning bugs glow? Join us and explore what these insects can do through glow-in-the-dark STEM activities! Click here to register

Rainbow Chemistry STEM

Grades 2–4

How does color work? Beat the heat this summer with a grab-bag of different colorful experiments to explore how color works, like rainbow clouds, skittle fusion, melting rainbows and more! Click here to register

Tween & Teen Glow Science STEM

Grades 5–8

Why do some animals glow in the dark? Join us for some glow-in-the-dark activities while we learn all about bioluminescence! This ability to glow or light up is found in almost every life form, even people! Click here to register

MakerCraft

Grades 3–6

Join Daphne for an afternoon of crafting and make a unique self-portrait! Explore your creativity with clay, feathers, buttons, popsicle sticks, glitter, and more! Click here to register

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

Tween & Teen Chess Workshop

Grades 4–7

In this fun chess workshop, gain new tips and strategies to add to your chess game, plus increase your skills with interactive, chess-related activities and cartoons. Then use what you’ve learned in formal chess games. *This is for children and teens who already know the fundamentals of chess. Click here to register

Tie Dye Workshop

Grades K–1

Get ready to add a splash of color to your world! Join us for a tie dye workshop where you'll learn fun folding and dyeing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bandana. This is perfect for a beginner or a tie dye pro! Just bring your creativity and be ready to get a little messy! Click here to register

Library Playdate

Ages 1–5

Meet and make friends while enjoying our puppets, blocks and more! Join us in the Children's Room on select Fridays from 11:00am-12:00pm. No registration necessary.

Tie Dye Workshop

Grades 2–4

Get ready to add a splash of color to your world! Join us for a tie dye workshop where you'll learn fun folding and dyeing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bandana. This is perfect for a beginner or a tie dye pro! Just bring your creativity and be ready to get a little messy! Click here to register

Tween & Teen Tie Dye Workshop

Grades 5–8

Get ready to add a splash of color to your world! Join us for a tie dye workshop where you'll learn fun folding and dyeing techniques to create a one-of-a-kind bandana. This is perfect for a beginner or a tie dye pro! Just bring your creativity and be ready to get a little messy! Click here to register

Chess Workshop

Grades K–3

In this fun chess workshop, gain new tips and strategies to add to your chess game, plus increase your skills with interactive, chess-related activities and cartoons. Then use what you’ve learned in formal chess games. *This is for children who already know the fundamentals of chess. Click here to register